tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6699764721010689781.post3952547600893215486..comments2012-06-29T21:43:55.727-04:00Comments on Road to becoming an Ironman: Wednesday 1/20/10Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03802772312763033237noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6699764721010689781.post-14620540139733617762010-01-23T23:53:27.505-05:002010-01-23T23:53:27.505-05:00A big reason why a lot of people suggest breathing...A big reason why a lot of people suggest breathing on both sides is that it's often more comfortable, timing-wise, to breathe every 3 strokes. Breathing every other stroke is too often, typically, and every 4 can be pushing it when you're tired. Bilateral breathing is also a good way to help keep your body aligned, as your friend Jeff mentioned.<br /><br />A workout I give my swimmers is to swim 150 yds, breathing every 3 strokes for the first 50/every 5 strokes for the second 50/every 7 strokes for the third 50. I usually have them do this 2-3 times on a 2:30/3:00 interval. Good practice for bilateral breathing & breath control.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6699764721010689781.post-49728427944274749332010-01-21T08:00:01.378-05:002010-01-21T08:00:01.378-05:00Jeff, Thanks for your comment this will help me ca...Jeff, Thanks for your comment this will help me calm down and focus better. I always believe that knowledge is power, some say I let it get in my way. Good luck on your upcoming Ironman.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03802772312763033237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6699764721010689781.post-82824362863903768982010-01-20T18:50:19.091-05:002010-01-20T18:50:19.091-05:00I suggest you spend a little bit of time during yo...I suggest you spend a little bit of time during your swim workouts practicing your breathing on both sides, but don't stress over it. It's not that big of a deal if you only breath on the left.<br /><br />Bilateral breathing can help you swim in more of a straight line, and sometimes it's nice to be able to pick which side you breath on so you can sight for landmarks, or breath without the sun getting in your eyes. But there's no reason why you can't go your whole life breathing just on the left side if you want to.Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186672323643006217noreply@blogger.com